Contents tagged with weed management

Introduction to herbicide resistance in arable weeds

20 July 2022

Introduction to herbicide resistance in arable weeds

An overview of herbicide resistance and its management.
An introduction to the arable weed seedbank

21 July 2021

An introduction to the arable weed seedbank

It is important to know the weed species present, as well as their abundance, status and distribution in soils.
Crop and weed competition in arable crops

11 September 2025

Crop and weed competition in arable crops

Discover which species are the most competitive to help you plan integrated weed management strategies.
How drilling date affects arable weed populations

20 July 2021

How drilling date affects arable weed populations

Learn about the effect of delayed drilling on specific weeds.
Germination periods of common arable weeds

28 November 2023

Germination periods of common arable weeds

Knowing when weeds are most likely to germinate will help you pinpoint control.
Weed management and erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

4 September 2020

Weed management and erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

Discover how some common farm weeds increase erucic acid risks in oilseed rape
How volunteers affect erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

4 September 2020

How volunteers affect erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

Volunteer oilseed rape is associated with variable levels of erucic acid
New herbicide option for outdoor sunflowers

28 February 2025

New herbicide option for outdoor sunflowers

The herbicide active substance ‘aclonifen’ is now authorised as ‘Emerger’ for use in outdoor sunflowers.
Major shake-up of weed investment required

4 April 2019

Major shake-up of weed investment required

Conclusions of the first ever major cross-sector review of weed management
Black-grass resistance initiative reports findings

28 February 2025

Black-grass resistance initiative reports findings

A foundation for the next generation of weed control has been laid by the BGRI
How to minimise erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

26 January 2026

How to minimise erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

Key points where management of erucic acid levels can make a difference
Reduced sensitivity of sterile brome to glyphosate

28 February 2025

Reduced sensitivity of sterile brome to glyphosate

Populations of sterile brome with reduced sensitivity to the herbicide glyphosate have been identified in the UK.

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